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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-21

Have Just placed on sale a large as
sortment of stamped linen doylies,
splashers, side boards. tides. etc. at very
low prices, beginning at DC each.
Childrens all wool mittens &c.
Red table linen 15c yatd.
Special values in unbleached table linen
in plain and colored borders. 4Sc.
Unlaundried shirts at soc, 75c and
81 90, the best we can buy to sell at the
above prices. Every one gem.
Our underwear department shows ex>
cellent values in ladies' merinos at Soc,
and ladies' scarlet at 81 90.
Toboggans 25c and up.
Dress goods, the largest variety from
which TO select.
MCINTYRE & co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-21

If you have catarrh, use the surest
remedy-Dr. Sages.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-21
$2.95.
BLANKETS.
SKIRTINGS,

SKIRTINGS.
Fine assortment all wool flannel skirt
ings, gray, scarlet, gold, wine and blue
at popular prices. Extra width. weight
and finish.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-21

CLOAKS.
We are making low down prices on
many lines of cloaks. Seeing is believ-
ing. Come and see Ladies' Newman
kets this week.
$2.95,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-21
WEBER PIANOS.

durability that to pe osI
ty the consideration Pianos thai
pleasing quality the most exnert in
vegatn themselves utterly worthless subjected
that Wy and quality righteousness and
offensive the cultivated celebrated authorities
world by
offer the most absolute security purchaser
J. ZIMMERMAN, Agent.
lSo Main street, Davenport Iowa
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OF INTEREST TO FARMERS.
7rr q T-.-7f.--sy-i- = -s.1=--r-,- 9.1.--
earst
Set DaYr.

FROM tnc American AgflciUturlSt
System in conducting piece of work is
absolutely necessary to its successful com.
pletion; but why will people insist upon
misapplYing this excellent, helpful force,
turning it into sort of tether or weight to
holdl them In a narrow rut of habit, OF
setting certain days for certain duties, and
doing those duties upon those days. sick or
well; rain or shine, even though the sky
fall in consequence? A broom and dust
pan kept handy in the chambers and used
as often as needed, and no oftener, obviates
the necessity of a set sweeping day, and
keeps the house in condition which you
need not be- ashamed to disclose to any
chance visitor. A judicious watch upon
the lard0r will keep It unfailingly supplied,
so that an unexpected tax upon 1t may not
be dreaded. One does not feel the work of
making "batch" Of cookies now, and
and two or three pies next day, perhaps
baked while the dinner is cooking, as one
does the standing for hours To mix and
bake great quantity of pastry on 'set"
baking days. BY the former method the
foodis always fresh, which is another ad-
vantage to be considered 70 trr.
Order and system 10 not consist in set
ting apart certain days for certain work,
but in choosing what ones judgment, in
consideration of health and strength, and
contingencies, decides to be the best time
for doing each duty, and then planning
of work, with the least outlay of time and
strength.
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The Basis Of Agricnltnre.

Soil is the basis of all agricultural opera
tions. 1t is largely mineral in its character,
although all good natural soils contain a
considerable, but very varying proportion
of vegetable matter, which is chiefly par
TALLY decomposed and in the condition
called mould Of humus. The constituents
of soil may be regarded either as to theiI
relative size, or with reference to theil
chemical characters. The bare fact that
the article we are considering is called a
soil indicates that its particles have that
degree of fineness that they will retain some
moisture, and that some portions of them
are so fine as to yield up some of their So
luble constituents TO water which may
stand in contact with them. Most soils
will, If carefully examined, be found to con-
sist of stones and gravel of various sizes,
coarse sand, fine sand, very fine sand, pow
der, vCiy fine powder, impa'pabe powder,
and material so fine that If spoonful of the
soil be put into goblet of water it will
render the water turbid, so that it may not
settle and become clear for several days.
Now, the coarser particles of the soil, it
will be apparent, are not of much use to
the plant. 1t is the finer portions which
are most readily acted upon by the influ-
ences of the air and water, heat and cold.
to produce plant food, while. at the same
time, they afford to the seed soft bed.
and to the roots mellow and favorable
ground through which to spread and in
which to hold.
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A Month that Tests Character.

The month of February in all latitudes in
the United States is uncertain. The birth
Of George Washington in 1t has not raised
ii in public esteem. In the North it is a
month to fee FROM in the South, at best it
is waiting month"; month of rain and
tickle skies. A good deal has been done
for it. 1t is the month of St. Valentine,
it is distinguished by the leap-year addition
of day and ought to be favorite of the
gentle sex but it remains sort of off period
in the year. Its brevity recommends it,
but the Drawer" would take no notice of
it were it not for its effect upon character.
A month of rigid weather is supposed to
brace up the moral nature, and the month
Of gentleness is supposed to soften the
asperities of the disposition, but February
contributes to neither of these ends. IL is
neither tonic nor soother; that Is in
most parts of our ineXpicable land. We
make no complaint of this. II is probably
well to have period in the year that tests
character to the utmost and the person who
can enter spring through the gate of Feb
ruary a better man or woman is likely to
adorn society the rest of the year.
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Soil for Hnthhda.

Long before the ground is thawed in
spring, soil will bO needed for hot beds, OF
for window-boxes, and the proyident gard.
ener will see that in the fall sufficient
quantity of light, rich soil is placed under
cover, to be ready when wanted. A cellar
is good place to store it. If this soil has
not been provided it is often difficult
matter to procure it in the spring when
needed. The soil underneath manure
heaps or pile Of leaves, may reiuain un-
frozen and be available, but If this fails,
the best way is TO cart several loads of hot,
fermentins manure TO suitable place in
the garden, and thaw it out in this man
ner. 1t will be slow work ii the soil is
frozen deep. Thawing the soil by building
fire may be tried if at safe distance from
buildings, fences, etc. Sometimes the
earth under a shed will freeze but very
slightly during the winter. Next autumn
secure supply in time.
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The Philadelphia Times.
The Weekly Times.

SIXTY Four COLUMNS ol
magazine newspaper reading
matter, crisp, attractive, inter
csting, instructive. The AN
NAILS OF THE WAR, by active
participants, illustrated; wo-
mans world, contributed to by
some ofthe BEST WOMEN WRITER'S
IN AMERICA; The Latest FASH
ons Times Young People by
themselves ORIGINAL STORIES,
both shOrt and continued ; Top
les of the Time Pointed Edi-
torial Comment; Special Ar
ticles oil thousands Of subjects,
and all the news are among its
attractions. Terms, So per an
nun clubs of ten, SIS. and an
extra copy to the person getting
up the club.
THE TIMES,
Philadelphia, Pa.
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The manager of the Fort Wayne, Ind
GAZETTE, Mr.. b. Nj. Holman, says he has
often read of the wonderful cures effected by
ST. Jacobs Oil. Recently he sprained his
ankle, and invested in cane aud bottle
of st. jacobs Oil. The latter proved the
better Investment, as it entirely cured his
ankle
We would call the attention of our
readers to the advertising columns of the
ADVOCATE, reminding them of the fact
that the merchant who advertises is ever
awake to the interest Of his patrons.
AN untidy person cannot make good
butter.
TO brighten stoVe-zincs, rub with kero-
sene.
Medicinal herbs should be dried, put
in bags and labeled.
TO remove ink spots, dip the spotted
part in pure melted tallow, then wash.
Herbs used in cooking should be
pounded, sifted. and put into bottles or Tin
boxes.
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The Daily Times.

The PHILADELPHIA TINES is
delivered by carriers in all the
cities, towns and villages sur
rounding Philadelphia at SIX
CENTS week, and is sold by
boys and newsdealers for ONE
CENT copy. 1t is universal
ly conceded to be the Best News
paper in the World for the price.
publishing all the Associated
Press News, Quotations of Pro-
duce and Money Markets and
ALL THE News OF THE WORLD
in a compact and readable form.
1t is not excelled in Quality or
Quantity by any paper at any
price. BY mail-Four months,
One Dollar. One Year, Three
Dollars, postpaid. One month,
Thirty Cents.
Address
Times Building,
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TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The undersigned having been re-
stored to health by simple means, after
suffering for several years with a severe
lung affection, and that dread disease
Consumption, is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means
of cure. TO those who desire it, he will
cheerfully send free of CHARGE a copy
of the prescription used, which they
wiz find sure cure for Consumption,
Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis and all
throat and lung Maladies.
lie hopes all sufferers viii try his
Remedy, as it will cost them nothing
and may prove blessing. Those de
string the prescription, will please Gd
dress, REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
williamsburg, kings Co., New York.
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A Chance for Health

Is afforded those fast sinking in o a condition Of
hopeless debility The means are at hand. In
Of blood fertilizer and depurent, a tonic and All
Alternative. While il promotes digestion and
assimilation, and stimulates appetite, has tho
strengthening the nervous system. As the blood
grows richer and purer by its use, they who re
sort to this sterling medicinal agent, acquire moi
change in the secretiOns Is effected by It., and
that sure and rapid physical decay, which a
chronic obstruction of the functions Of the system
produce, is arrested The prime causes of dis
ease being removed, health Is speedily renovated
and yigor restored.
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A Gift fnr All.

In order to give all Il chance to test it, and
:hlls he convinced Of its wonderful curative
powers, DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, will be, for 4;
limited time, given away. THIS offer is no
only liberal. but shows unbounded faith il
the merits Of this great remedy. All who
suffer from Coughs, Colds, Consumption
Asthma, Bronchitis, or any affection o
Throat, Chest, or Lungs, are especially re
quested to call at #. D. Thomas Drug
Store, and gets Trial Bottle Free, LarG'
Bottles 81.
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1t is tho engaging girl that is the
soonest engaged.
Never attempt to handle a snow-shovel
without gloves.
-Colored Sarcasm.-Impecunious Afri-
can-"Boss, can't yer gimme dollar as a
present? hasn't done lick of work in
six months" Wealthy Gentleman Of
Lesure-"My colored friend, hayen't
anything TO do myself, and haven't had
for great many years" "Well, den,
Joss, We am bofe in de same fix, and sf ]
heahs ob a job of whtewashin', I'll &c
ialvers wild yer, pore white man."
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Ought to be Known hY All q

The wonderfully quick and certain re-
lief afforded by Fontaine's Cure in cases
of cold, cough, Group, bronchitis and as
thma. 1t will cure cold in II minutes
The first dose will give relief. 1t will cure
Group in as many minutes. A child's life
may be saved by its timely use. 1t is radi-
cal cure for Asthma. 1t should always be
in the house, ready for an emergency Can
YOU, or any person afford to take risk,
when you can absolutely guard against it?
Whooping-cough, consumption and bron-
chitis will yield to this medicine when
others have failed. Sold at DIR. C. r.
Horns drug store.
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After Dlphtheria.

Diphtheria is a terrible disease. requiring
the greatest medical skill TO effect a complete
mre. Even when its power is broken, il
llngs to the patient with great pe.sistency,
md often leayes the system poisoned and
'rostrated. Just here Hoods Sarsaparilla
loes vast amount of good, eXpelling i'm
purities from the blood, giving it richness
md vitality, while it renoyates and strength
.ns the system.
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Children

Often need some safe cathartic and tonic to
avert approaching sickness or TO relieve
collie, headache, sick stomach, indigestion,
dysentery and the complaints incident 10
childhood. Let the children take Simmons
Liver Regulator and keep we'll. 1t is purely
vegetable, not unpleasant to the taste and
safe to take alone or in connection with
other medicine. The Genuine has our
Trade Mark "Z'' in red on front of wrapper.
J. ii. Zeilin &'Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 90
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Upside down-Feather bed.

Glad tidings Relief and cure of throat
md lung disease. Fontaine's Cure is guar
lnteed to cure a cold in II hours. Sold by
c. I. Horn, Druggist
The me-stretch-Trying to make
10Th ends meet.
When does a man impose upon him.
selfP When he taxes his memory.
Always has pryor engagement-the
crowbar.
III is bal enough to break party ties,
out it isn't half so embarrassing as to have
hem work around uRder your ear.
DIR. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer is sure
md safe remedy for Coughs, Colds, Diph-
| iberia and Pneumonia. Before the public
| 10 years. Has saved thousands of lives.
l5c. soc, and 81 90 per bottle Try it.
DIR. Seth Arnolds Sugar Coated Bilious
Pills unequalled for Costiveutss iaundice,
Ii er troubles. 25c.
DIR. Seth Arnold's Soothing and Quieting
Cordial for children. Recommended by
mothers and nurses. De,
-She-"Yes. we had a splendid time
last summer. -Four other Vassar girle and
took tramp through the Adirandacks." :"
lle-"Did the tramp have good time?"
1t is strange, but true, that woman
with a new bonnet always carries her
parasol closed.
Look! The household cure for sudden
pains, stitch, cramps and soreness, is the
IlOP PLASTER.
An exchange publishes the names of
I52 women who love work. This is the
first time We ever heard that going shop
ping was work.
-Angeline: "The man / marry must be
handsome, brave and clever" Tompkins: :
Dear me, how fortunate We have met"
The beautifully variegated rooster is
the crow mo- of the barn-yard.
No lady should live in perpetual fear, and
sutier from the more serious troubles that
sooiten appear, when DR.. Kilmer's Complete
Female Remedy is certain TO prevent aud
cure Tumor and Cancer there
France makes about 100000 quarts of
champagne every year. One million quarts
are shipped to England and the other 3d.
100000 come TO this country. That's what
makes champagne dear.
"A Harvard professor has made the
calculation that II men were really os big
as they sometimes feel, there would be
room in the United States for ohly Two
professors, three lawyers, two doctors, and
reporter on Philadelphia paper. The
rest ofus would be crowded into the sea
and have to swim for it. %.N.
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$loO A WEEK.

Ladies or gentlemen desiring pleasant profit
able employment write al once We want YOU
To Inndlc an article ol domestic ust that recon-
myudS Itself Ia every one az sight. SIApLE AS
FLOUR sells like hot cakVs. lTnnts aGO per
cent Families wishing Go practice economy
should for their own henrlt Nte tuf particulars.
Used every day the year rUlnd IN every house
noid. Price within the reach OF an. Circulars
lTee, AGENTS. receive sSmple free. Address
DOMESTIC MFG co, Marion, q. Oct3O- gm
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ooh! if had only known that in time"
Known what? "Known that a simple cold
N the head may develop into chrenic
jatarrh." Well, it'isn't too late, for Ely's
'ream Balm will cure catarrh even after the
'ufierer's life has become a burden to him.
md be nuisance TO his friends. 1t is the
nly radical and thoroughly scientific ca
arrh cure known. Not a snuff. Not a
i luid. Price fifty cents.
Queen Elizabeth style is expected to
ome in again about 1888. This is indeed
"uff
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impressions of Acknowledgements

impressions of America-Footprints
in the snow.
Never speak to yourself when any one
is near.
Proud persons are neither safe mol
happy.
Gentleman Ito wife after leaving
restaurant) 1.-THE waiter seemed very
grateful for the liberal tip l gave him."
Wife tsententonslv)-"Very. Did you
overhear what he whispered to the waiter
at the Iadjoining table?" Yes part of it.
What was it?" Something about fools
and their money being soon parted"
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AS We CLIP HUNOROSTTIES

Said Mr. Henpeck to friend: "The
combined age of my wife and myself is
forty years; now guess our respective
ages" If your ages aggregate forty
suppose your wife represents four and you
represer the naught.'
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Col. VIM. Louis Schley, Grand Secretary
| o. NJ. Grand Lodge, Maryland, found Red
Star Cough Cure Il perfect and certain remedy.
Price, twenty-five cents bottle.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-02-12

MOlTnU to he MADE Cut this out and re-
WlINH turn to us, and we will send you free
hiO'bl something of great value and i'm
p9rtanoe 10 you, that will start you IN business
Nhich VIII bring You IN more money right away
ihan anything else IN this world. Anyone can do
Jhr work and live NJ home Either sex, all ages.
Something new that just coins money for all
workers. We will start you; capital not needed.
rus Is one oi the genuine, important chances of
q lifetime. Those who are ambitious aud enter
prlSnE viii not delaN Grand outfit free. Ad-
dress TRUE Il CO., Augusta, Maine. drcis-iy
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Wall of the stage carpenter-all work

Pa" said Johnny, looking up from
his book, "What does it mean to pile Ossa
on Pelion?" ''There, don't bother me
now," replied pa; task your ma; she
understands all about millinery"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-02-12

The trouble with a buzz-saw is that II
neN er has false teeth.
Standardization, fellowl I've seen you
here three or four times" Prisoner
"Well, what Of that? I've seen you here
Just as often"
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WORKING CLASSES ATTENTION

pared to furnish al classes with employment IA
lOnlc, the whole ui The time, or Tor their spare
moments. business new, light aud profitable
Persons Of either sex easily earn from 80 cents Ia
800 per evening, and a proportional SUN by de.
voting All their time to the business. Boys and
girls earn nearly as much rs men. That all who
see this may send their address and test the
business, we make this offer. TO such rs are not
well satisfied We VIII send one dollar 10 pay for
he trouble Of writing. Full particulars and out
II free. Address GEORGE STISsoS & CO.. Port
IN, Maine. ciS-ly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

Mr.. Looney introduced this morning a bill
which is intended to provide law whereby
certain disorderly persons, not now reached
by the laws, may be arrested. To section 4
Of chap. 141 of the r.. S., it would make the
following additions And all; idle and dis
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RAILWAY MATTERS.

The great feature Of the day is Boston &
Lowell. Within a few days the stock has
advanced from 1856 to 14O1, but Tuesday wit
messed further advance Of 123 10 153. The
boom is said to be evidently the work Of a
State street house, who are supposed to be
working for the consolidation Of the Eastern
and Boston & Maine. and likewise the lease
Of the Boston Il Lowell to the Boston &
Maine. The terms upon which, Is proposed
to lease the Lowell are reported at per cent,
and whatever benefit win accrue TO the Low
ellin funding its present and per cent debt
at lower rates. 1t is supposed that Central
Massachusetts, will share in the deal by con-
soldating with the Lowell two shares Of
Centrak to be exchanged for one share OF
Central preferred, and then three shares Of
Central to be exchanged for one share Of
Lowell. There are indications Of a stubborn
fight ahead before the deal Is carried out,
with several chances against its success.
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tf tfEsgkR nsff f. aEffEERR asEff2ER PRICE THREE CENTS.

election at Chadwicks gin house, but, being
10 serve In his stead for this purpose he
attended the polls and remained all day.
Question BY Senator SpOOner-"Was there
an election there that day."
We'll, why-wOn't you explain thatY
wen, am almost ashamed 10 state. L
couldn't get any one who could write. There
were three or four who could write, but they
didn't wish 10 serve"
Witness said that at the last election prior
70 that which was the subject OF investiga-
tl0n serious trouble had occurred at Chapel
Hill, when two men, one being an election
officer, were shot. The ballot box was taken
and the vote suppressed. Witness did not
know that this occurrence had the effect Of
deterring the c0l0red men at Chadwiek's
from serving as election officers; did not
think il did there were only four Of the
freedmen who could write; two were not
present, and one Of the others Lad been In
the penitentiary, and for that reason was
not competent, the voters were present, but
repeated efforts 10 organize q board failed;
witness said he announced about 10 O'Clock
IN the morning that there would be no vote,
Dut later he said he misunderstood the ques-
tion, and that II was about that time he an
nouneed his readiness TO deliver the papers
whenever competent board should be or
gained. In answer TO Senator SpOoner, wit
ness said he thought no one was punished
for the Chapel Hill outrage-no one knew
who did It. In answer 10 Senator Eustis.
witness said Mr.. J. l.. Moore lone Of the
memorialists TO Congress) was Sheriff at the
time OF the Chapel Hill outrage. The com
mittee took recess until o'clock this
afternoon.